Testimonials

My name is Andrea Belisario. Two weeks prior to meeting Ruben I competed in my first figure competition, NPC Eastern Seaboard, and placed 6th out of 10 in Figure Class D. I was trying to follow a good meal plan I put together myself, and thought I was doing pretty well. Then I meet Ruben! I was two weeks out from competing in my second competition, and man did he get a hold of me! He changed my meal plan and advised me on exercising which opened my eyes to so many things I didn't know. He taught me the truth about the things I thought I knew about certain things in dieting and exercising. Since I have been working with Ruben he has changed the way I view the foods that I eat and how I eat them. My body is a machine and needs it's supreme fuel! I have more energy throughout the day, and my body feels like it is functioning at full potential, even the digestive system...very important! As for the foods I am eating excellent!! And the workouts...awesome!! I discovered that I wasn't doing enough cardio before. Everyone needs some cardio, and I was doing, well almost none. I was focusing mainly on weight training. Ruben has shown me a complete balance in my meal plan, weight training, and cardio. He transformed my body in two weeks' time. In my second competition ,NPC Battle at the River, I placed 3rd Figure Class D and this qualified me for Nationals!! I am so blessed that I met Ruben, it made all the difference. I am now working with Ruben to bulk up and pack on more muscle to go for NPC Nationals! So watch me grow, baby grow!

Thanks Ruben for all you have done, and all that is to come. So thankful to be on your team :)

- Andrea Belisario

In the beginning of this year, I had talked with a friend who was working with Ruben Sandoval, and based on her comments, wanted to learn more about his approach to eating and nutrition. I was tired of how my clothes were fitting (or really not fitting) and wanted more energy, vitality, and stamina. As I started working with him, I learned I needed to eat in a manner that would help stimulate my metabolism in order to change the way I burned the food I ate.

His approach is simple . You learn to focus attention on what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat, how frequently to eat, and how to support this with daily exercise. This approach is not so much about "a diet and calories," but principles and guidlines for eating and being healthy.

In the past four or so months, I have lost over 20 pounds. There is nothing to lose but the weight, lack of energy, and poor eating habits we all can easily grow into.

I am so very satified with his guidance and results I have achieved thus far.

- Christine, Age 62

I am eating things I have never eaten before and loving it! Who knew healthy eating was so tasty??

I have several confessions ... I had never eaten eggs, cottage cheese, tuna or avocado unitll this week!! The eggs, tuna and cottage cheese are great but the avocado not so much! I am feeling full of energy and don't get very hungry. Overall, I think the nutrition is great. I was really worried about the protein at bed but I am catching on!! Other than the avocado, I enjoy eating everything else. Just wanted to let you know how my 1st week's nutrition was.

Thanks!

- Kristina Raines

At the time I was introduced to Ruben, I had lost 85lbs in that year. I was running and working out, but not seeing the results I wanted. I was excited that with the right direction, nutrition and training, there was actually the prospect of reclaiming my figure. At age 44, having been 100 lbs. over weight, I was simply wanting to be fit and strong enough to run my half marathons and upcoming marathon. I had no clue that I would or could actually like the way my body looked. When Ruben told me the results we would be looking for in the 6 - 9 week period, my jaw hit the floor. I was skeptical at first, since I was already eating a clean lean diet and exercising 5-6 days a week. It only took me a week to become a believer. I am amazed each week at the changes I feel and see in my body. At week three I looked at the pictures and was elated "That's me! That's me! That's me!" I kept repeating over and over again to my husband. I never dreamed I could feel that good about my body. I'm now seeing shape and definition that I never dreamed would be possible for a girl who was 100 lbs. overweight.

Thank you, Ruben, for making me a believer! I'm loving what I'm seeing, feeling and doing!
- Carolyn

Yes, I do see the changes and it is very motivating!! I really didn't think I would see a difference in 1 week. I am estatic! I am just imagining what I will look like in 8 or 10 weeks!

- Anonymous

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